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Newspaper
Cairns Post
Location
Cairns, Queensland, Australia
Date
Apr 11, 1913
Page
1
London April wheat markets closed firm yet irregular with bids for Jansary and February Austral cargoes. River Plate shipments noted with 171.5 earcame and 31,000 billed against a 139,750 quarter. overall activity hints at price steadiness amid scattered demand.
The London article reports a motion for a widespread movement toward lower wages with Brussels to host an international conference. Trade leaders aim to push for wage reductions and discuss measures to secure cheaper labor globally.
The Supreme Court in Townsville handles the administration of the intestate estate of Mrs. Ab Sing and others. The case involves the sale and distribution of lands and assets described by titles and parcels in Carlisle County and Howard Parish. Numerous named heirs and creditors appear, with solicitors Beward Gorton & Harvey acting for the administrator. Eight dozen legatees and entities are listed in the compendium of claims and orders.
The hearing details the defendant Marslend and associates accused of running a betting shop and links to police and witness testimony. Witnesses describe ticket sales at Champion's shop and related events on March 7 and 20, with the Crown seeking further proceedings. Marslend pleads guilty and is fined.
Fragmentary OCR shows a long list of names and affiliations including Captain AK Tytton from Cooktown and Captain Thom wun bound for Melbourne. The text mentions Burma Klip sand Co Limited and many individuals such as G. Grant, S. Rom, J. live, and W. Pillar among others. no cohesive event or clear action is discernible.
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